Creating (utterly useless) art gave my life meaning | by Shaffer Nickelthe anti-peter mckinnon art studioShaffer Nickel2025-08-27 | Peter McKinnon shadow banned me from his comment section after I got top comment on the bucket shot 2 and I'll hold a grudge until one of us defeats the other cinematically.
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The Anti-Peter McKinnon Art Studio | by Shaffer Nickelthe ruin of the soulShaffer Nickel2025-08-21 | MUSICBED (start your 14-day free trial today): fm.pxf.io/shaffernfreetrial
16mm film is entering it's golden age | By Shaffer NickelCUT OFF ALL YOUR HAIR AND BUY AN OLD CARShaffer Nickel2025-06-02 | Cut off all your hair and buy an old car.
Cut off all your hair and buy an old car | By Shaffer Nickelthe digital pandemic is (probably) survivableShaffer Nickel2025-05-19 | Some thoughts and perspective on AI, generative technology, and the digital pandemic. MUSICBED (start your 14-day free trial today): fm.pxf.io/lucidfreetrial MERCH: https://ashcroftcb.store/
The Digital Pandemic is (probably) Survivable | By Shaffer Nickelhumanity is under attack (20 ways to fight back)Shaffer Nickel2025-03-10 | You are human. Don't let yourself lose touch.
Make Unusual Videos (10 unusual tips) | by Shaffer Nickelthe devastating beauty of your everyday lifeShaffer Nickel2025-01-27 | THE AMERICAN STANZA | you can't generate real life. Shot on Arri SR + Kodak Vision 3 16mm motion picture film. Instagram: instagram.com/shaffernickel Ashcroft CB: instagram.com/ashcroft.cb Title design by Zoe Marie Mender: instagram.com/zoemariemendler
This film was shot in one of the coldest towns in the country. Last winter I started the annual daydream about every season other than winter. I had an idea to make a collection of settings and stories that relay the moments that make up a year in little towns like this.
I decided to shoot the American Stanza on film for a lot of reasons - not the least of which being because it mirrors the feelings I have towards my time here. It’s not perfect, it’s unpredictable, and it’s definitely excessive, but it feels so good.
I released this project in chapters with sponsored ‘behind the scenes’ videos because it seemed like a decent way to afford the ‘making it’ part of making it. (Did I mention it’s shot on film. It’s an 18 minute youtube video shot on film. I’ll never stop tooting that horn). All in all, I lost some money during the whole ordeal. Yet, (as expected), I feel rich on the back end of the time it took to make the pixels move the way they do. If you’ve been around here a while you have already seen the first three chapters, but I ask you to sit through them one more time before watching chapter 4. It was always meant to be one complete thought and I would ask that you consume it that way.
Admittedly, there’s a lot of stuff concerning death and ‘time unraveling’ in here. Sorry about that, my generation seems to default to niceties about “making the most of your life” and we rarely give any concrete reasoning on why you should do such a thing. I’ve attached a gaff-tape message to the side of each of my cameras that says “we’re all gonna die” (maybe you’ve seen it in the BTS videos). It seems like a bummer sentiment, but really it’s a very unifying phrase. It starts with the word “we” immediately challenging the idea that the time I have here is all about ‘my’ life and ‘my’ story. Maybe tragedy engulfs us all, and maybe that alone makes it less of a tragedy. Maybe my life being good has more to do with my relationship to others and less to do with what I ‘make’ it. If so, maybe there’s more to be gained from acknowledging the misfortune that stalks us rather than my personal brand all the time. It was also a reminder that there’s not a metric-ton riding on my getting everything perfect. Sometimes the lighting is bad, sometimes the VO mix is a bit off. I just don’t actually care because after all, we’re all gonna die.
I’d like to thank everyone that helped, and there are a lot of you. This video couldn’t have existed (musically and fungably speaking) without Musicbed sponsoring the bts videos. I am so grateful. To the channel members (AKA battery eaters) - I love you all as deeply as is possible in our strange parasocial setting. You’re all a bunch of freaks and that’s what I like most about you. To Zoe Marie Mendler - your title design is timeless and carries the tone of the whole film. Thanks for all the hard work. Above all this video leaned entirely on the schedules of my friends. Squad, I don’t take your free time for granted. You brought this to life and I owe you.
Now it is winter again. As I write this it is -23 degrees fahrenheit outside. I am daydreaming about all the other seasons. I have some ideas, I’ve been writing. I’ll have more to say soon. Thank you for being here. - Shaffer Nickel, January 2025
CHAPTERS: 0:00 Bikes 4:40 Front Porches and Rooftops 8:45 Houseplants and Rocks 14:08 Laundry
THE DEVASTATING BEAUTY OF YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE | YOU CAN'T GENERATE REAL LIFE | a short film by Shaffer Nickelalgorithms are ruining our tasteShaffer Nickel2024-11-22 | Make the switch to Musicbed and start your 14-day free trial today: fm.pxf.io/lucidfreetrial
JOIN THE CHANNEL: youtube.com/@ShafferN/membershipO.oShaffer Nickel2024-10-22 | A mountain bike portrait of my friend Luke Slater | Shot by Shaffer Nickel | Filmed in Green River, Utah
FRONT PORCHES | a short film by Shaffer Nickel Shot on 16mm Kodak film, Arriflex SR, and Zeiss super speed lenses.how I shoot YouTube videos on 16mm filmShaffer Nickel2024-07-24 | Download the Musicbed Challenge Starter Kit today: fm.pxf.io/shaffermbc24
This is a video about shooting YouTube videos on a 16mm film camera from the 70's. The Arriflex SR is amazing and still holds up today as one of the greatest cameras ever.
My favorite video camera ever is 50 years old by Shaffer NickelbikesShaffer Nickel2024-07-10 | A video about bikes. Not lightweight bikes, not expensive bikes - just bikes. Part 1 of 4 in the "American Stanza' series. Shot on Arri SR, Kodak 16mm 250D, Zeiss Superspeeds Instagram: instagram.com/shaffernickel Ashcroft CB: instagram.com/ashcroft.cb Title design by Zoe Marie Mender: instagram.com/zoemariemendler
BIKES | a short film by Shaffer Nickel Shot on 16mm Kodak film, Arriflex SR, and Zeiss super speed lenses.if you can see this video, change is coming.Shaffer Nickel2024-07-02 | Instagram: instagram.com/shaffernickel
CAMERA GEAR USED: Bolex H16 Reflex REX 5 Switar 16-100 Kern 10mm w wide angle adapter
SYMMETRY AND GEOMETRIC SHAPES - aka 'I shot a snowboard video on 16mm film (because f$%k the algorithm)'
#snowboarding #crestedbutte #bolex #16mmfilm #shaffernickel #youtubenewwavethe nostalgiafication of everythingShaffer Nickel2024-04-15 | Instagram: instagram.com/shaffernickel Has pop nostalgia has hit critical mass? What should our feelings be toward the past and the present?
the nostalgiafication of everything | a video by Shaffer Nickel
#nostalgia #nostalgic #shaffernickel #oldschool #youtubenewwaveanger is eating me aliveShaffer Nickel2024-02-14 | Instagram: instagram.com/shaffernickel Sticks and stones may break my bones but anger flups up everything. Please enjoy my haphazard thoughts about something that gives me a hard time on a daily basis.
anger is eating me alive | a video by Shaffer Nickel
#anger #angermanagement #shaffernickel #emotions #youtubenewwavethis lens turns your life into an a24 movieShaffer Nickel2024-01-03 | Instagram: instagram.com/shaffernickel This small, compact, full frame Sony lens turns your life into an a24 movie.
this lens turns your life into an a24 movie | a YouTubenewwave video by Shaffer Nickel
#a24 #filmmaking #shaffernickel #sonyfullframe #youtubenewwaveThe snobification of outdoor sports.Shaffer Nickel2023-12-18 | Instagram: instagram.com/shaffernickel You should get into extreme sports like mountain biking! All you need is a 10k$ bike, 2k$ worth of gear, a 3k$ bike rack and a whole lot of Patagonia clothes. Is adrenaline just a luxury item now? Why do we even bother with outdoor industry sports at this point? Is used equipment any good? Trustafarians unite.
extreme sports are for rich people | another video by shaffer nickel
#adrenaline #luxury #outdoorindustry #shaffernickel #mountainbike #extremesports #youtubenewwaveyoure not in control, and thats probably okayShaffer Nickel2023-10-23 | You're Not In Control, and That's Probably Okay | a video by Shaffer Nickel and Dr. Alec Simpson
#control #shaffernickel #alecsimpson #mindset #shortfilm #cinematic #youtubenewwaveThe transcendent power of walkingShaffer Nickel2023-07-17 | WALK | a video about walking by Shaffer Nickel
#walking #walk #shaffernickel #videoessay #travel #youtubenewwavewhy camcorders are making a crazy comebackShaffer Nickel2023-05-22 | This is a story about an old camcorder that was given a new life.
#dadcam #shaffernickel #hawaii #camcorderI cant believe in God any more...Shaffer Nickel2023-05-01 | I've wanted to make a video about what I believe God means since I started my channel. My thoughts on the whole thing don't really live in the 'logical' part of my brain so it's taken a while to figure out how to communicate the whole thing.
#shaffernickel #newyork #youtubenewwave #filmmakingcreativity is TOO HARD 😡Shaffer Nickel2022-11-28 | Creativity is WAY too hard. It makes me sad. I decided to try making it less hard. Thank you for the coffee @nathanieldrew . It helped me on my mission.
#creativity #shaffernickel #lifehacks #nathanieldrew #paris #youtubenewwave #filmmakingfearShaffer Nickel2022-10-31 | Fear is (sometimes) something to overcome. It's also something to listen to, something to negotiate with, something to use as a tool, and something to grow beside.
don't overcome fear… || a youtubenewwave film by Shaffer Nickel Co-written by Bailey Nickel
#fear #danieljohnston #shaffernickel #inspirational #outdoorindustry #youtubenewwavetake playing seriouslyShaffer Nickel2022-07-25 | When was the last time you did something just because you love doing it? There are a million ways to talk yourself out of anything that doesn't have a traditional benefit. "It doesn't make money, you could get hurt, it's a waste of time" - the list goes on. I believe finding satisfaction in life starts with respecting your interests. You are what you love, so maybe you owe it to yourself to take playing seriously for a change.
take playing seriously | a youtubenewwave film written and directed by Shaffer Nickel
THANK YOU Jake Frew Xon Baker Jake Raber Ride Fox Bike
#play #life #shaffernickel #motivational #inspirational #youtubenewwave #filmmakingpain changes you...Shaffer Nickel2022-06-06 | Overcoming pain is difficult. It dries you up and and stomps you out like a cigarette on the sidewalk outside a sports bar some afternoon in the 80's. I've never experienced the kind of pain that I know is waiting for me, but my good friend Alec has. This is a story about visiting someone on the other side of the road.
pain changes you... || filmed by @ShafferN and @JakeFrew
#pain #dopplereffect #shaffernickel #jakefrewVan Life is Dying (and this trend is replacing it)Shaffer Nickel2022-03-07 | Van life is losing interest - it's impossible to refute this fact (so please don't try). As the world of insta boho van builds and solar off grid micro minimalism comes to an end, the vacuum of alternative lifestyle is demanding a new hashtag. This is a video about one strong, handsome man's journey to unearth the next big thing in the world of the outdoor industry. The conclusion may take you by surprise, so buckle up for an emotional ride like none you've ever experienced before.
#vanlife #toyotahiace #shaffernickel #campingFeeling Behind in Life? Watch This, PartnerShaffer Nickel2022-01-24 | Feeling behind in life may not be healthy, but it is natural. Everyone either has felt, or will feel like they're falling behind their peers sometime in their life. What do you do when you feel this way? How can you shift your perspective toward what matters?
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#feelingbehindinlife #motivation #shaffernickel #perspective #redkomodoSlovenia - Europes Most Underrated Travel DestinationShaffer Nickel2022-01-10 | Slovenia is often overlooked as a travel destination. Ljubljana, Maribor, and Piran are a few of the main areas myself and my good friend @JakeFrew had the pleasure of visiting while shooting a mountain bike YouTube series last summer. I kept my camera on me as we traversed across this beautiful little country and captured a few magical glimpses into the lifestyles of the wonderful people that live there.
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#slovenia #ljubljana #shaffernickel #travelvideoRemembering the Day I Should Have Died - THE LADDER TO THE SKYShaffer Nickel2021-10-07 | Looking back on a split second occurrence nearly 17 years ago.
Additional footage by @JakeFrew
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Subscribe for more videos about filmmaking, outdoor lifestyle, optimal living, purpose, confidence, and whatever else I wake up feeling like an expert on hahaha.My favorite artist disappeared (and is still missing...)Shaffer Nickel2021-07-05 | The unsolved mystery of Everett Ruess has captivated many hearts across the wilderness of the southwestern United States (including mine). This video isn't a historical retelling of Everett's story, rather it's a head nod and a handshake to the spirit Everett took into Escalante, Utah on his last known adventure.
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www.thelucidcause.comOvercome creative block (with help from a 230 year old dead bird)Shaffer Nickel2021-05-02 | This is a video about seeking inspiration, overcoming creative block, taking bury photos, and a starling that made classical music history.
Took me a while to figure out how this one fit together.
www.thelucidcause.com instagram.com/shaffernickelHe qualified for the Freeride World Tour... // LOVE TRIANGLE EP 2Shaffer Nickel2021-04-10 | The results for the Freeride World Tour are finally in - just in time to celebrate the disorderly spirit of skiing with a gaper day for the history books. Dom is joined by Freeride World Tour veteran Grifen Moller to explore more of the backcountry and build some gnar jumps. Thank you to Perrier and GoPro for the support as we send off this: the second to last episode in this mini series we lovingly call the Love Triangle.
www.thelucidcause.comMinimalism as a mindset | Expressing gratitude for everyday thingsShaffer Nickel2021-03-13 | A minimalist perspective on some things that matter and some that don't. "Going outside and drawing a bird isn't the most glorified thing in the world, but to me it kind of is."
Subscribe for more videos on minimalism, lifestyle, simple living, and more.Freeride Skiing // LOVE TRIANGLE EP 1Shaffer Nickel2021-02-12 | This winter Dom Rinaldi and Tuck Vollbrecht are doing what they do best - skiing as many sick lines as possible and dreaming of what life on the Freeride World Tour would be like. With competition season just kicking into gear, the boys are preparing for whatever the season may hold. Do contests, fame, and fortune await the boys, or is freeride really all about having a fun mountain, good friends, and tuned skis?
Episode one of Love Triangle is an introduction to the two best friends that we'll be checking in with throughout the freeride season.
Supported by Perrier and GoPro
Directed with love by Shaffer Nickel Shot by many people over many years of great skiing
www.thelucidcause.comHow to splitboard for beginners (its easy)Shaffer Nickel2021-01-29 | The splitboard is taking the mountain community by storm! This relatively new form of shredding has been on my todo list for years. I'm so stoked that I'm already basically the best at it. So excited for the places this amazing tool will take me. This is a story about trying something new. It's okay to be a beginner. Actually, if you're able to forget about your ego - being a beginner is one of the most fun parts.
Directed and edited by Shaffer Nickel Additional shooting by Eric Phillips With help from Dom Rinaldi
See more at www.thelucidcause.comMoving to a nowhere town.Shaffer Nickel2021-01-09 | Moving to Colorado - "The Western United States is full of these tiny towns. Every time you drive through one you just wonder - "Why would anyone choose to live somewhere this small?" I recently moved to one of these towns. This video justifies and celebrates small-town-america while providing a new perspective on limitations through the lenses of death, simple living, and theology.
Directed, shot, and edited by Shaffer Nickel Narrated by Alec Simpson
Thanks to the awesome people that helped with this one: Bailey Nickel Connor Scalbom Tyler Haroldson Jake Raber Andrew Karnowka Travis Chambers
Moving to a nowhere town.
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instagram.com/shaffernickel #movingtocolorado #smalltown #shaffernickelYou can always try something else - Jake Frew caught on cameraShaffer Nickel2020-10-24 | "It's a constant reminder in my head that my life is a story - whether it's caught on camera or not." Jake Frew is a YouTube filmmaker that inspires and motivates tens of thousands of people through his videos and stories. This motion portrait was filmed and edited in hotels, trains, planes, cars and corona test lines all over the Europe while filming the YouTube series DIALED for Fox suspension.
Shot and edited by Shaffer Nickel Narrated by Jake Frew
JAKE'S YOUTUBE: youtube.com/channel/UCS3Zvg_emGJF6RNgWyXOynw MY INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/shaffernickelI spent 24 hours in a tree (so you dont have to)Shaffer Nickel2020-08-18 | I challenged myself to spend 24 hours in a tree without leaving. The experience itself was unreal, but the lessons I learned after the fact will stick with me for a lifetime.
Subscribe for more videos about personal development, optimal living, purpose, confidence, and whatever else I wake up feeling like an expert on lolol.Retired at 24 years oldShaffer Nickel2020-07-01 | SIGN MY CARD YA'LL! 🙏 So excited to finally throw in the towel on Sunday. For real though - a life filled with waiting for the end of the tunnel is a waste of time.
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#retirement #islandtimeforeverIm learning to live intentionallyShaffer Nickel2020-05-25 | "You should be living with more intention." As opposed to what? This video is not meant to diminish the role of intentional living, rather to combat self deprecation on the days you fall short of your goals. // Cardboard font available for download //
So thankful for my friends that helped make this video happen. Everything from shooting to gluing mini Mart together.
Bailey (@raenickel) Torrie (reclusive) Allen (@allencb) Ori (@oskiski) Jake (@Jake.frew) Payson (@paysonwick) Ryan (@rockymountainodyssey)
Subscribe for more videos about optimal living, purpose, confidence, and whatever else I wake up feeling like an expert on lolol.Building a pallet wood DIY paradise // ISLAND TIME FOREVERShaffer Nickel2020-04-06 | "What would you bring with you to a deserted island?" Turns out for us it's a pot, a tarp and lots of pallets.
Directed by Shaffer Nickel Shot by Andrew Karnowka and Shaffer Nickel Practical FX by Zac Johns
#islandtimeforever #nosmallcreatora short message to my future selfShaffer Nickel2019-12-27 | Capping off the year 2019. This year changed my life and I am so excited to see what happens next.
No shot in this video was used twice.
Directed by Shaffer Nickel Produced by The Lucid Cause Instagram: @lucidcause www.thelucidcause.comlake powellShaffer Nickel2019-06-12 | As if the internet needed another video about Lake Powell.
This was a hypnotizing trip with some legendary people. Thanks for good memories.